For Immediate Release

See. Spot. Stay. Womens Resource Center Goes Green, Literally.

Kennesaw State University takes bystander empowerment to the next level with Green
Dot Campaign and training sessions.
KENNESAW, Ga. !arc" ##, $%#&' The bystander, typically known for being in the
background, moves forward in the new Green Dot Campaign. Sponsored by the
Womens Resource and nterpersonal !iolence "revention #enter here at $ennesaw
State %niversity &$S%', the Green Dot Campaign encourages bystanders and witnesses
to be a positive influence in situations, making the $S% campus a safer place.
(ystander empowerment is the key with this new initiative. The #enter is holding
training sessions to teach students, faculty and staff how to be a )green dot* by making
efforts to see if people are okay or need help, while not endangering the victim or ones
self.
Sessions are now available on Saturday, +arch ,- from . a.m. to / p.., and 0riday,
+arch 1,, from , p.m. to 2 p.m. ndividuals interested can register at
http344sss.kennesaw.edu4wrc4green5dot.php6accordion.
)magine the $S% campus map,* says Shameka Wilson, the #enters director. )7 red dot
represents an act of power5based personal violence. 7 red dot also represents a person
choosing not to say or do something when they witness these acts occur.*
The training sessions will help people in knowing what tactics and strategies to use when
placed in a situation where the bystander has the opportunity to help turn thing around.
The sessions will also have a comprehensive overview of power5based personal violence
including partner violence8 se9ual violence, stalking, bullying, or child abuse, while
opening the conversation on intervening from a new perspective.
7t the end of each training session, participants will receive certificates of completion, t5
shirts and have a sense of empowerment to stand up for others who may not be able to
defend themselves.
)There are far more individuals in any given community who dont commit violence than
who do. f :ust some of us were willing to step up, green dots could take over the map,
and less of our friends and family members will become victims,* says Wilson.
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A(out Womens Resource and Interpersonal )iolence *re+ention Center3
The Womens Resource and nterpersonal !iolence "revention #enter, a branch of
Student Success Services at $S%, is committed to serving students of all races,
backgrounds and gender, ;pen +onday through 0riday, from < a.m. to - p.m. in
$ennesaw =all room />1?, the #enter provides direct resources and help to victims of
interpersonal violence, along with individuals having @uestions about se9ual health,
alcohol and drugs and academic support. 0or more information, please visit
http344sss.kennesaw.edu4wrc4.
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